Ecosystem Engagement Lead

Permanent employee, Full-time · Germany, Switzerland, Ireland

Your opportunity:

The Cardano Foundation is searching for a passionate and driven Ecosystem Engagement Lead to play a crucial role in fostering a thriving and collaborative Cardano community. In this role, you will be the driving force behind community building, engagement, and support initiatives, empowering individuals to actively participate in shaping the future of the Cardano ecosystem. You will be having the following responsibilities:

Community Building and Engagement:

  • Facilitate collaborative discussions through roundtable discussions, workshops, and open forums focused on governance, operator challenges, and community-driven initiatives.

  • Empower diverse community members to contribute ideas and lead projects aligned with ecosystem goals.

  • Create knowledge-sharing platforms for operators and stakeholders to exchange best practices and strategies.

  • Foster a shared vision and sense of purpose within the community.

  • Analyze community data to gather insights, identify trends, and measure the impact of engagement initiatives.

Support for Community Event Leaders:

  • Actively engage with current and prospective meetup organizers to understand their needs. 

  • Provide resources, and offer guidance  beyond the Ambassador Program, including overseeing the ‘Community-Led Events’ workstream for the Cardano Summit.

  • Establish communication channels for organizers to collaborate and share best practices.

  • Promote community events through Cardano channels to increase visibility and attendance.

  • Provide organizers with materials such as presentation templates, branding guidelines, and educational content.

  • Recognize and reward the contributions of event organizers.

Your story:
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, such as community management, social media management, event planning, communications, or public relations, with a demonstrated track record of success in building and engaging online communities.

  • Minimum 2+ years of active participation in the Cardano community.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Cardano platform, its technology, objectives, and community dynamics.

  • Experience in Cardano meetups, smaller and bigger Community events.

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration or any other relevant field.

  • Proven experience in community management, ideally in technology or cryptocurrency-related fields.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships within a diverse and global community.

  • Innovative thinking with the ability to develop new concepts that advance the Cardano ecosystem.

  • Proficient in Google Sheets, including the use of Google Apps Script for automation and integrating various data sources, with the ability to efficiently manage, analyze, and visualize data to support community management tasks and decision-making.

  • Strong data management, analysis, and visualization skills.

  • Ability to create and execute comprehensive community engagement plans.

  • Willingness to travel as needed and interact with team members across different time zones.

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken). Additional language skills are a plus.

Your impact:

You will play a vital role in strengthening the Cardano community and driving ecosystem growth. Your efforts will directly contribute to:

  • Increased community engagement and participation.

  • Successful community-led events and initiatives.

  • Enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.

  • A stronger and more vibrant Cardano ecosystem.

How to apply:
Please submit a resume along with a cover letter explaining your experiences within the Cardano community and your vision for the Ambassador Program. Include examples of projects or initiatives you have led or been significantly involved in within the community and please add your X account.
About us

The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future.

The Foundation facilitates the worldwide advancement of Cardano in enterprise applications. It develops infrastructure tooling—including where there may not be an immediate commercial use case—plus strengthens operational resilience, and drives diversity of on-infrastructure use cases as well as the development of sound and representative governance.

Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s mission is to engage with and support the Cardano community. The Foundation assists the development of tools the community can use to leverage Cardano to solve problems in new ways.

The Cardano Foundation has incredible employees from over 24 nationalities, across 3 continents, working together to grow the Foundation. 

Here at the Cardano Foundation we are transparent, inclusive, passionate and innovative. We aim to have a positive impact on global change and breed a harmonious working environment for our employees to flourish. 

Benefits:

  • Embrace Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with the flexibility to tailor your hours that best supports your productivity, while staying aligned with the team. 

  • Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative remote environment where ideas flow freely and everyone feels empowered to contribute.

  • Thrive in a Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth and development. Every employee receives an annual learning budget to invest in their professional journey.

  • Shape Your Career: We provide opportunities for growth and encourage you to continuously evolve your skills and expertise within a supportive environment.

  • Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the development and adoption of Cardano, shaping the future of blockchain technology and its real-world applications.

  • Team Building & Fun: Connect with your colleagues and strengthen team bonds through a dedicated annual team building event, as well as a departmental team-building day. Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday and additional days off to celebrate milestone work anniversaries.

  • Work with Passionate People: Surround yourself with a team of dedicated individuals who are driven by a shared passion for blockchain technology and its potential to change the world.

Equal opportunities employer:

The Cardano Foundation strives to provide a diverse, inclusive and welcoming working environment. We are committed to being a discrimination free organization - including discrimination free space with regards to age, religion, race, nationality/ethnic origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Cardano Foundation does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Unsolicited applications will be treated as direct applications regardless of the channel through which we receive them.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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